AGGREGATES MANAGER / August 2017
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EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
Right-size your breaker
H
ydraulic breaker attachments are not universal across all
carriers such as crawler excavators. Each breaker must
be properly sized to a specifi c carrier's performance to
effectively break material. For instance, if a breaker is too large
for the carrier, energy can be displaced and diminish the break-
er's impact on the material. Additionally, if the breaker is too
small, it can put excessive pressure on the working steel and
other mounting components, potentially causing damage. Lee
Smith, Doosan attachment product specialist, recommends
working with a heavy equipment dealership to ensure the
breaker will match the carrier's weight, hydraulic oil fl ow and
pressure, and will fi t the desired breaker application. AM
Work
with
your
equipment
dealer
to
ensure
a
good
match
between
the
hydraulic
breaker
and
the
carrier.
To
advertise
here
call
Pete Austin
(205) 248-1258
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